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22. Recruitment and conditions of services of Welfare Commissioner 
 
1. Appointment to the post of Welfare Commissioner shall be made by the either: - 
(a) by nomination from and amongst the persons- 
(i) Who are not less than 35 years and more than 45 years of age;

(ii)

Who holds degree in Economics and Sociology of any university recognised by the Government in this behalf and diploma in Labour Welfare or Social Sciences of any institute recognised by the Government in this behalf;
(iii) Who have sufficient knowledge of Hindi and are able to speak, read and write in that language;
(iv) Who have at least ten years experience in responsible capacity in labour social welfare administration; and
(v) Who have sufficient knowledge and experience of organising physical, cultural and other recreational activities;
(b) by promotion amongst Deputy Welfare Commissioner who have put in continuous service of at least three years in that post; or
(c) by deputation of officers from the cadre of Deputy Labour Commissioner or of Assistant Labour Commissioner- 
(i) Who have put in a continuous service of five years in any capacity, not lower in rank than that of an Assistant Labour Commissioner.
(2) A candidate appointed on deputation shall normally be appointed for a period of 3 years as provided in Government of India's orders issued from time to time. The period of deputation may be extended by one year more in exceptional cases.
(3) The post of Welfare Commissioner shall carry-
(i) The post scale of Rs. 3000-4500 for the said post or own scale of pay with Rs. 500 p.m. as deputation allowance;
(ii) a dearness allowance at the rate admissible to an officer of the Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi drawing pay equal to that drawn by the Welfare Commissioner and a special pay of Rs. 500 p.m.
(iii) a conveyance allowance as may be approved by the Lt. Governor from time to time.